Mrs. Thomas’ Webpage
Welcome! The 6th and 7th graders have a lot to look forward to throughout the school year. With 6th grade comes many opportunities and responsibilities, and I encourage students to do their best with staying organized. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns at emily.thomas@olvjfkmail.com
| Mrs. Thomas’ Amazon Wishlist | |
| https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/276J8FYZUO93G?ref_=wl_share |
| Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset | |
| Here is a helpful video that will explain this to you. | |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8JycfeoVzg |
6th Grade Math and ELAThe 6th grade Math and ELA classes will be incorporating standards and benchmarks for the Iowa Core Curriculum. In Math we are starting the year focusing on the Math Practice Standards. We will then be focusing on the number systems unit. Followed by expressions and equations, ratios and proportions, geometry, and statistics. In ELA, I focus on the literature aspects for most of the classes students have with me. We mostly read novels throughout the year when we are not doing civic oration (our speech contest). 7th Social StudiesThis year we will be learning about a variety of topics related to geography as well as completing JA Finance Park where students will learn about personal finance. We will also have opportunities to complete many projects.
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Helpful Math LinksKhan Academy – http://www.khanacademy.org Youtube – tons of math videos with tutorials Order of Operations – http://www.math-aids.com/cgi/pdf_viewer_7.cgi?script_name=pemdas_rules.pl&x=146&y=23 Algebraic Expressions http://www.math-aids.com/cgi/pdf_viewer_2.cgi?script_name=word_handout.pl&x=172&y=26 |
Biography
This is my thirteenth year at JFK and I am so happy to be teaching here since I have been a part of Catholic Education most of my life. I attended Bishop Garrigan Schools from K – 12. I then received my Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa in Elementary education and Middle level education with certification in language arts, literature, and math. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and spending time with family especially my husband, son, and daughter.
